Can kids play Lingokids without Wi-Fi?

Yes, Lingokids plays offline with Plus. No Wi-Fi needed.

Download the games and shows your kid loves while you’re on Wi-Fi, and they play with no connection at all: in the car, on the plane, at grandma’s. Offline, the app only shows what you downloaded, so nothing spins or fails to load. Start with a free week of Lingokids Plus before your trip.

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How do I get Lingokids ready for a trip?

The night-before checklist. Five minutes on Wi-Fi, then you’re set.

  1. Start on Wi-Fi

    Downloads happen while you’re connected, so do this at home or at the hotel, not at the gate.

  2. Tap download and wait for green

    Tap the download button on each game or show you want. When it turns green, it’s saved and ready to play offline.

  3. Add their favorites

    Favorites can be played offline too. Download the ones they ask for on repeat, plus a few new ones.

  4. Check My Downloads

    Open Parents Area > My Downloads to see everything that’s saved. It sits behind the parental gate.

  5. Do a quick test

    Switch off Wi-Fi at home and open Lingokids. What you see is what your kid will see on the road.

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Road-trip ready, no Wi-Fi needed

Where does offline play come in handy?

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The long car ride

Signal drops between towns, and that’s usually when someone asks ‘are we there yet?’ Downloaded games and shows keep playing through every dead zone.

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The flight

Downloaded games and shows play with no connection, and there are no ads on any plan, so nothing pops up at 30,000 feet.

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The waiting room

Doctor’s office, airport lounge, the DMV. No hunting for a Wi-Fi password, no burning through your data.

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The cabin or grandma’s house

One bar of signal on a good day. Pack their downloads before you leave and the whole visit is covered.

Offline, for real

Elliot the panda racing a go-kart

Game on

Downloaded games that keep going with no signal.

Baby Bot waving

Tune in

Shows saved before the flight, ready in airplane mode.

Billy listening with headphones

Their favorites

Favorites play offline too, so the car ride is covered.

What does my kid see when there’s no signal?

Offline mode only shows what’s been downloaded. A 3-year-old doesn’t understand why a game won’t open, so we don’t show it.

What they see

Only the games and shows you downloaded. Their favorites. The same big buttons, symbols and voice-over they already know, so they can find their way without reading.

What they don’t

Games that won’t open. Spinning loaders. Ads, on any plan. Payment screens without a grown-up passing the parental gate first.

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Only what you downloaded

Serious about fun

Downloaded fun that keeps going, Wi-Fi or not.

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Everything you get with Plus

A quick look at Lingokids Plus, including playing without Wi-Fi.

LINGOKIDS PLANS

Is offline play included for free?

Offline is part of Lingokids Plus. Try it free for a week before your trip.

Start free. Upgrade when they’re hooked.

Basic is free forever. Plus is $5.99/mo billed yearly, with a free week.

US prices in USD, from the live Lingokids paywall. Prices can vary by country and app store.

Award-winning, again & again.

Recognized globally for safety and innovation.

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Mom’s Choice Awards  Parent Tested Parent Approved  EdTech Awards  Kidscreen  Good Housekeeping

What devices does Lingokids work on?

Check before you pack. Lingokids is an app for phones and tablets.

iPhone and iPad

iOS 15.4 or later

Android

Android 12 or later

Amazon Fire tablets

Fire OS 6 or later

Huawei

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Computers

No computer or web version

Offline questions parents ask

Yes, with Lingokids Plus. Download games and shows while you’re connected and they play without internet afterward, favorites included. In offline mode, Lingokids only shows downloaded games and shows, so kids don’t tap on games that won’t open. Offline mode isn’t part of Lingokids Basic, the free plan.

Yes. Download games and shows before the flight while you still have Wi-Fi, and wait for each download button to turn green. Once you’re offline, Lingokids Plus shows only what’s downloaded. There are no ads on any plan, and payment screens stay behind a parental gate.

No. Offline mode is part of Lingokids Plus. Basic, the free plan, needs an internet connection. You can try offline play during the Plus free week.

In the Parents Area. Tap your kid’s name in the top left corner, pass the parental gate, and open My Downloads to see and manage everything saved to the device.

Packing for the trip? Here’s what else helps

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